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Brutal

Monica Real is arrested for the murder of her husband and his two friends. Only she knows the reason for the crime, but she is in a trauma. Monica's case draws the interest of Clara Valdez, a feminist and journalist who is living with a young executive. In her investigation of the case, Clara talks to Monica's mother, who tells her of Monica's timidity and her rape by the man she eventually married. Clara also meets Cynthia who reveals Monica's "other" personality, which stemmed from her association with the sexually wayward Cynthia. In the end, Clara convinces Cynthia to pay Monica a last visit. The patient finally speaks and tells of the sexual humiliations that drove her to murder.

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Cast & Crew See All

Amy Austria
Monica Real
Gina Alajar
Cynthia
Charo Santos-Concio
Clara Valdez

Awards

  • 1981 - Gawad Urian Award - Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) - nominated
  • 1981 - Gawad Urian Award - Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - nominated
  • 1981 - Gawad Urian Award - Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - nominated
  • 1981 - Gawad Urian Award - Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - winner

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